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“It’s a peaceful as my home was in the middle of the woods. It feels like a house. It does not feel like a condo or a town home… New Canaan is six minutes down the road.”
Finally, someone has addressed the needs of empty nesters, providing luxury and value just six miles from downtown New Canaan and Ridgefield.
Developer Phil Pine was quick to respond to feedback from local homeowners looking to downsize from their large homes. Their most requested feature? A first floor master suite.
After the kids have left the house, all of that extra square footage begins to feel more like a chore than a luxury.
“Between opening the pool, dusting unused rooms, and heating a largely unoccupied house during the winter, homeownership as an empty nester can seem far from perfect”, says Pine. “Many people are accustomed to the luxuries of a pool or a tennis court in their own back yard. When they live at Laurel Ridge, they have these luxuries without having to maintain them.”
The new Laurel Ridge Town Homes are in South Salem, N.Y., just over the Connecticut state line. — Bryan Haeffele photo
Laurel Ridge Townhomes, a community of 46 energy efficient town homes, has begun building its Second Phase, which offers first floor master bedrooms and attached garages targeting the empty nester while maintaining the luxury they are accustomed to. The town homes range from 2,000 to 2,300 square feet with some locations having walk-out basements. The townhomes have open floor plans, a response to the demands of the market place. Today’s homeowners want to be able to engage with each other from all of the living areas.
Most homeowners today are concerned with the high real estate taxes in New York state. Laurel Ridge Townhomes has a unique tax advantage as a condominium.
“The real estate taxes are significantly lower at Laurel Ridge, with a highest annual tax rate of $7,500 (before the star exemption). This advantage could mean as much as a $5,000-$15,000 savings annually for local homeowners,” Pine says.
Construction on the second phase of townhomes will begin this summer, with occupancy expected in the spring 2016. This gives homeowners plenty of time to prepare their existing homes for the market. Pre-construction Sales have begun, offering buyers the opportunity to select premium locations with flexibility and choices on the construction, design and finishes.
Recreational amenities compliment the residences and include two swimming pools, two tennis courts, a basketball court and a childrens play complex.
“We’re the only new construction in the area with first floor master bedrooms,” Pine says. “This is a key feature for the empty nesters looking for value in their future homes.”
Lifestyle is an important part of life at Laurel Ridge.
The community site is adjacent to a picturesque lake circled by a walking trail.
For nature lovers, the lake is home to unique birds and other wildlife as well as spectacular sunsets.
Located just over the state line from New Canaan and less than five miles from the center of Ridgefield, both well-known restaurant and shopping destinations in the area, Laurel Ridge purchasers have the luxury of maintaining their current relationships with doctors, dentists, beauty salons and other service providers.
For more convenient service, Oakridge Common Shopping Center is immediately adjacent to Laurel Ridge, allowing residents to walk to Greenwich Grocer, Paul’s Pharmacy, a post office, a wine shop, a wide selection of specialty beers at Vista Beer and Beverage, a dry cleaner, a nail salon, restaurants, a dentist, a nationally renowned veterinary center, a dog groomer and a fitness center. These conveniences are an added bonus to life at Laurel Ridge.
For those still commuting, Laurel Ridge will be offering a proposed shuttle to the New Canaan train station.
Laurel Ridge Sales Center is open 10-5 daily with Phase 1 models available to view. Come see what makes Laurel Ridge Townhomes an extraordinary opportunity and value.
More info: 914-533-7520,
laurelridgeny@gmail.com,
LaurelRidgeTownHomes.com
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